Comparison

Widgets Maker vs Photo Widget

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Widgets Maker

Create personalized widgets for your iOS home screen with custom styles, fonts, themes, and background images. Easily set up exclusive widgets in just three steps. Unlock unlimited access to all Pro functions with a subscription.

Highlights
  • Dozens of custom widget styles
  • Create personalized widgets
  • Modify fonts, theme colors, and backgrounds
  • Simple and fast setup (3 steps)
  • Unlimited access to Pro functions (subscription)
Features
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Widgets Maker supports making personal custom widgets in iOS 14. You can add widgets directly to the home screen. ● Dozens of custom styles There are dozens of layout design styles to meet your needs for making widgets. ● Make your own widgets You can freely create widgets which you can modify fonts, theme colors, and background pictures. ● Simple and fast to set up It only takes three steps can quickly and simply set up your exclusive widget and run on the home screen(iOS 14+). We love hearing your ideas and feedback. Feel free to contact us at insteam123@outlook.com in case you have any problems or suggestions. Widgets Maker PRO Subscription - You can get unlimited access to all the Pro functions. - The renewal price for 1-Month membership is USD 1.99 . - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Users can manage or unsubscribe in iTunes & App Store account management in the phone system settings. - Auto-renewal: Apple iTunes account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. To cancel the renewal, please turn off auto-renew manually at least 24-hours before the end of the period.No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. - Free trial: Free trial (if any) will automatically renew the version at $1.99 upon expiration. You can go to the Account Settings to cancel the renewal before the trial ends. The current free trial will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription to the premium version before the trial period ends.

About

Photo Widget

Quickly call your favorite contacts directly from your home screen with custom photos. Personalize your phone's display with functional widgets for one-tap calling.

Highlights
  • Speed dial favorite contacts
  • Customize home screen
  • One-click calling
  • Add custom photos
  • Easy setup and use
Features
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Caller Widget is the perfect app for speed-dialing your favorites directly from your home screen! All you need is to choose your favorite contacts, assign a picture from your gallery, and find the best place on your home screen for beautiful and functional widgets. Then, call your favorite people in one click. Caller Widget is such an easy and perfect app to personalize your home phone. Here are the main features: - SPEED DIAL your favorite contacts - CUSTOMIZE your home screen - EASILY set it up and use Enjoy!

Screenshots

Widgets Maker4 screens
Photo Widget4 screens

Verdict

The call

Widgets Maker and Photo Widget both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Photo Widget's written reviews are positive against 28% of Widgets Maker's. Photo Widget also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Widgets Maker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Photo Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Widgets Maker against 4.4 for Photo Widget. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 203 and 421 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of Widgets Maker's written reviews are positive against 78% of Photo Widget's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Widgets Maker ships an update every 11 days, Photo Widget fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Widgets Maker versus Photo Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWidgets MakerPhoto Widget
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (203 ratings)4.4 (421 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.1% of reviews78.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings203421 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB204 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer开学 唐25 Degrees Apps LLC

Customer experience

Widgets Maker

All ratings203 ratings
Positive80.3%
Neutral6.9%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive28.1%
Neutral27.0%
Negative44.9%

Photo Widget

All ratings421 ratings
Positive82.7%
Neutral8.6%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive78.2%
Neutral9.2%
Negative12.6%

User reviews

Widgets Maker

From 203 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💎 Cute design
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🎨 Customizable widgets

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • ⏱️ Time/battery display issues
  • 💰 Too many paid features

Photo Widget

From 421 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Customizable widgets
  • 💡 Innovative design options
  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 🆓 Completely free app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with some devices
  • 🤔 Confusing widget setup process
  • 🕰️ Lack of 12-hour time format option

Bugs and requests

Widgets Maker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Widget display issues
  • Time and battery not updating correctly
  • Crashes on certain actions

Requested features

3 requests
  • More free widgets
  • Ability to create custom widgets
  • Improved time and battery accuracy

Photo Widget

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Widgets not appearing on home screen after setup
  • App crashing or freezing when accessing certain sections
  • Repeated prompts to rate the app

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add mini-games or activities to earn rewards
  • Improve widget downloading and placement functionality
  • Provide more color and theme options

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Widgets Maker

Subscriptions1
  • One Month Widgets Maker PRO3 Days trial$1.491 Month
One-time6
  • Widget Style A Series$0.99
  • Widget Style B Series$0.99
  • Widget Style C Series$0.99
Show 3 more
  • Widget Style D Series$0.99
  • Widget Style F Series$0.99
  • Widget Style E Series$0.99
None

Photo Widget

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Widgets Maker free?
Widgets Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Photo Widget free?
Photo Widget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Widgets Maker or Photo Widget?
Photo Widget is rated higher. Widgets Maker averages 4.3 out of 5 from 203 ratings, while Photo Widget averages 4.4 from 421 ratings.
Do Widgets Maker or Photo Widget have ads?
Both Widgets Maker and Photo Widget show ads.
Which is updated more often, Widgets Maker or Photo Widget?
Widgets Maker ships an update every 11 days, and Photo Widget fortnightly. Most recently, Widgets Maker was updated on September 13, 2026 and Photo Widget on September 20, 2026.

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